Reminder: Register by Saturday for Dec. 10 election

ACUSHNET — Absentee ballots are available until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, for the special election on Dec. 10.

ACUSHNET — Absentee ballots are available until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, for the special election on Dec. 10.

Unregistered voters must register by Saturday, Dec. 8, to participate. The Town Clerk's office will be open this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for voter registration.

Qualified residents eligible for an absentee ballot include the following:

Anyone who will be absent from Acushnet during the voting hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. the day of the election Anyone with a physical disability that prevents them from going to the polls Anyone with religious beliefs that prevent them from voting the day of the election.

All new residents and residents who have changed their address within the town should register with the Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk's Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.